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Second grade teacher Kari Altieri gives her students Tyris Smith, 8, left, and Jasoda Somwaru, 8, both of Schenectady, a hug goodbye as the Elmer Avenue Elementary School is let out for the summer on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Second grade teacher Kari Altieri gives her students Tyris Smith, 8, left, and Jasoda Somwaru, 8, both of Schenectady, a hug goodbye as the Elmer Avenue Elementary School is let out for the summer on Thursday, ... more

Fifth grade teacher Nicole Buhrmaster gives third grader Amelia Civitello, 9, of Schenectady a hug goodbye as the Elmer Avenue Elementary School is let out for the summer on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Fifth grade teacher Nicole Buhrmaster gives third grader Amelia Civitello, 9, of Schenectady a hug goodbye as the Elmer Avenue Elementary School is let out for the summer on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in ... more

Second grader Si'mya Brand, 7, of Schenectady gets a goodbye hug from her teacher Gina Mell as the Elmer Avenue Elementary School is let out for the summer on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Second grader Si'mya Brand, 7, of Schenectady gets a goodbye hug from her teacher Gina Mell as the Elmer Avenue Elementary School is let out for the summer on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Lori ... more

Graduate Jake McKenna prepares for the Niskayuna High commencement exercises on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Graduate Jake McKenna prepares for the Niskayuna High commencement exercises on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Candace Butchino shows her excitement as she receives her degree during Ballston Spa High School's graduation commencement at SPAC on Friday June 20, 2013 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Candace Butchino shows her excitement as she receives her degree during Ballston Spa High School's graduation commencement at SPAC on Friday June 20, 2013 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times ... more

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Valedictorian Gavin Piester, right, receives congratulations after delivering his address during commencement exercises on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at The Albany Academy in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Valedictorian Gavin Piester, right, receives congratulations after delivering his address during commencement exercises on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at The Albany Academy in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more

Graduates Jeffery Rodriguez, left, Santa Pumpura, center, and Darnnell Jeffers applaud the speakers during college commencement on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduates Jeffery Rodriguez, left, Santa Pumpura, center, and Darnnell Jeffers applaud the speakers during college commencement on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. ... more

Empire State College acting president Meg Benke, left, gives Susan Dake, President of Stewart?s Foundation, the Presidential Medal Award during the Empire State College Northeast Center graduation commencement at the Egg on Saturday June 8, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Empire State College acting president Meg Benke, left, gives Susan Dake, President of Stewart?s Foundation, the Presidential Medal Award during the Empire State College Northeast Center graduation commencement ... more

Karen Garner, a professor at Empire State College, acts as processional marshal during the Empire State College Northeast Center graduation commencement at the Egg on Saturday June 8, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Karen Garner, a professor at Empire State College, acts as processional marshal during the Empire State College Northeast Center graduation commencement at the Egg on Saturday June 8, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. ... more

Graduate Sarah Goldfarb, center, wears sunglasses to show solidarity with fellow architectural graduates during RPI college commencement on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduate Sarah Goldfarb, center, wears sunglasses to show solidarity with fellow architectural graduates during RPI college commencement on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, ... more

Graduate Alexa Pajak wears a mortar board with a special message during The Sage Colleges commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Graduate Alexa Pajak wears a mortar board with a special message during The Sage Colleges commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Graduate Kayla Abitabile and her mother, Renee Abitabile, of Hudson before the start of Albany Medical College commencement at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, Thursday May 23, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Graduate Kayla Abitabile and her mother, Renee Abitabile, of Hudson before the start of Albany Medical College commencement at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, Thursday May 23, ... more

Graduate Lori Brandt with chicken nuggets to get her through a long Albany Medical College commencement at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, Thursday May 23, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Graduate Lori Brandt with chicken nuggets to get her through a long Albany Medical College commencement at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, Thursday May 23, 2013. (John Carl ... more

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Graduates line up for the processional during Schenectady County Community College's Forty-Third graduation commencement at Proctors on Thursday May 23, 2013 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Graduates line up for the processional during Schenectady County Community College's Forty-Third graduation commencement at Proctors on Thursday May 23, 2013 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times ... more

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Zach Siegman, left, and Marisa Zucker, right, at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union)

Zach Siegman, left, and Marisa Zucker, right, at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union)

Newly graduated: Andrea Quinlan, left, and Diane Clark, right, at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union)

Newly graduated: Andrea Quinlan, left, and Diane Clark, right, at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union)

Students celebrate at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union)

Students celebrate at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union)

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Mike Browne, left, and Nathalia Rivera, center, celebrate with other students at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union) less

Mike Browne, left, and Nathalia Rivera, center, celebrate with other students at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times ... more

Cassadee Pope, last season's winner of NBC's, "The Voice," sang at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Brothers and alumni Avery Lipman and Monte Lipman, who own Republic Records and who also were the key note speakers, invited her as a special guest. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union) less

Cassadee Pope, last season's winner of NBC's, "The Voice," sang at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Brothers and alumni Avery Lipman and Monte Lipman, ... more

Nathalia Rivera, left, Cindy Ogando, center, and Mike Browne, right, at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union)

Nathalia Rivera, left, Cindy Ogando, center, and Mike Browne, right, at the graduation commencement ceremonies at the University of Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013. (Erin Pihlaja / Special to the Times Union)

Graduates in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Honor Society process in during the college commencement ceremony for Siena College at the Times Union Center on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Graduates in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Honor Society process in during the college commencement ceremony for Siena College at the Times Union Center on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times ... more

Graduates scan the crowd for family and friends after processing in during the college commencement ceremony for Siena College at the Times Union Center on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Graduates scan the crowd for family and friends after processing in during the college commencement ceremony for Siena College at the Times Union Center on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / ... more

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Judge Mae D'Agostino, United State District Court, Northern District of New York, addresses those gathered during the college commencement ceremony for Siena College at the Times Union Center on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Albany, NY. Judge D'Agostino from the Siena class of 1977, received an honorary degree on Sunday. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Judge Mae D'Agostino, United State District Court, Northern District of New York, addresses those gathered during the college commencement ceremony for Siena College at the Times Union Center on Sunday, May 19, ... more

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Were you Seen at the Siena College commencement ceremony at the Times Union Center in Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013?

Were you Seen at the Siena College commencement ceremony at the Times Union Center in Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013?

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Were you Seen at the Siena College commencement ceremony at the Times Union Center in Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013?

Were you Seen at the Siena College commencement ceremony at the Times Union Center in Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013?

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Were you Seen at the Siena College commencement ceremony at the Times Union Center in Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013?

Were you Seen at the Siena College commencement ceremony at the Times Union Center in Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013?

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Were you Seen at the Siena College commencement ceremony at the Times Union Center in Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013?

Were you Seen at the Siena College commencement ceremony at the Times Union Center in Albany on Sunday, May 19, 2013?

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Graduates Amanda Benacquisto, left, and Cathy Barry read the Florence Nightingale Pledge during the Maria College Annual White Tea Ceremony honoring senior nursing graduates in a candlelight ceremony on Thursday May 16, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The college commencement is Sunday. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

The family of Dr. Lenore Horowitz of Clifton Park holds up a banner at the start of UAlbany Graduate college commencement ceremonies in Albany, NY Saturday May 18, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

The family of Dr. Lenore Horowitz of Clifton Park holds up a banner at the start of UAlbany Graduate college commencement ceremonies in Albany, NY Saturday May 18, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

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A graduate waves to loved ones at the start of the Albany College of Pharmacy college commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Convention Center in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

A graduate waves to loved ones at the start of the Albany College of Pharmacy college commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Convention Center in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Graduates applaud the speakers during the Albany College of Pharmacy college commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Convention Center in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Graduates applaud the speakers during the Albany College of Pharmacy college commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Convention Center in Albany, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

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Graduate Hosna Hashimi, center, listens to the speakers during The Sage Colleges commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Graduate Hosna Hashimi, center, listens to the speakers during The Sage Colleges commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Graduate Elijah Braemer recieves his diploma during The Sage... Photo-4648164.64979 - Times Union

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Family and friends cheer on graduates as they receive their diplomas during The Sage Colleges commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Family and friends cheer on graduates as they receive their diplomas during The Sage Colleges commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more

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Stylianna Mantzouris, 7, center, gives a wave after collecting a diploma on behalf of her mother, Sophia Mantzouris, during The Sage Colleges commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. Sophia is in the Air Force serving in Afghanistan. At left is college president Susan Scrimshaw. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Stylianna Mantzouris, 7, center, gives a wave after collecting a diploma on behalf of her mother, Sophia Mantzouris, during The Sage Colleges commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rensselaer Polytechnic ... more

Nursing graduate Valerie Fosmire wears her career choice on her mortar board during college commencement on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Nursing graduate Valerie Fosmire wears her career choice on her mortar board during college commencement on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times ... more

Graduates Jeffery Rodriguez, left, Santa Pumpura, center, and Darnnell Jeffers applaud the speakers during college commencement on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduates Jeffery Rodriguez, left, Santa Pumpura, center, and Darnnell Jeffers applaud the speakers during college commencement on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. ... more

Graduate Thomas Santiago, second from left, enjoys the moment during college commencement on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. Joining him are graduates Jennifer Rymer, left, Elaine Santiago, center, and Alida Scott. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduate Thomas Santiago, second from left, enjoys the moment during college commencement on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Fulton-Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. Joining him are graduates Jennifer ... more

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Albany Law School graduates Marshall Milligan, left, of Salt Lake City holds his 10-month-old son Myles with Alexander Li of Brooklyn at commencement ceremonies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY Friday May 17, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Albany Law School graduates Marshall Milligan, left, of Salt Lake City holds his 10-month-old son Myles with Alexander Li of Brooklyn at commencement ceremonies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga ... more

Albany Law School graduates James Curran, left, of Long Island and Carol Crummey of Albany during commencement ceremonies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY Friday May 17, 2013. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Albany Law School graduates James Curran, left, of Long Island and Carol Crummey of Albany during commencement ceremonies at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY Friday May 17, 2013. ... more

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Graduate Raven Nicole Short waves to the audience as she walks the stage during The College of St. Rose 90th Annual Commencement at the Times Union Center on Saturday May 11, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Graduate Raven Nicole Short waves to the audience as she walks the stage during The College of St. Rose 90th Annual Commencement at the Times Union Center on Saturday May 11, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. ... more

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James J. Sandman gives the commencement address during The College of St. Rose 90th Annual Commencement at the Times Union Center on Saturday May 11, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

James J. Sandman gives the commencement address during The College of St. Rose 90th Annual Commencement at the Times Union Center on Saturday May 11, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

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Members of The College of St. Rose Chamber Choir perform "Toward The Light" during The College of St. Rose 90th Annual Commencement at the Times Union Center on Saturday May 11, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Members of The College of St. Rose Chamber Choir perform "Toward The Light" during The College of St. Rose 90th Annual Commencement at the Times Union Center on Saturday May 11, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael ... more

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Graduate Carissa Luther, center, and fellow graduates are all smiles during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduate Carissa Luther, center, and fellow graduates are all smiles during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, ... more

Graduate Valerie Kneeland, right, addresses fellow graduates during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduate Valerie Kneeland, right, addresses fellow graduates during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. ... more

Graduate Korissa Gohlke, second from right, receives the Caroline Topian Memorial Award from faculty member Donna Breault, right, during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduate Korissa Gohlke, second from right, receives the Caroline Topian Memorial Award from faculty member Donna Breault, right, during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on ... more

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Graduate Rebecca Caouette, left, receives the Medical Staff Award from Norman Dascher, Jr. during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Dascher is the CEO of Samaritan and St. Mary's hospitals and Vice President of Acute Care Troy. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduate Rebecca Caouette, left, receives the Medical Staff Award from Norman Dascher, Jr. during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley ... more

Graduate Korissa Gohlke, left, embraces faculty member Shanon Kress, during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduate Korissa Gohlke, left, embraces faculty member Shanon Kress, during the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, ... more

Graduate Rebecca Caouette, right, celebrates the moment with Debbie Webster, her aunt and godmother who's also a nurse, following the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Graduate Rebecca Caouette, right, celebrates the moment with Debbie Webster, her aunt and godmother who's also a nurse, following the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing college commencement on Thursday, May ... more